cover story

noun
UK: /ˈkʌv.ə ˌstɔː.ri/
US: /ˈkʌv.ɚ ˌstɔː.ri/

  1. A false explanation to hide the real reason for something.

    1. His excuse was just a cover story.
    2. She concocted an elaborate cover story to explain her absence from work, but it was easily disproven.

  2. A report or article about a particular subject that appears on the front of a magazine.

    1. The magazine's cover story was about health.
    2. This month's cover story is an exclusive interview with the band, detailing their rise to fame.

Synonyms

pretext excuse alibi front

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cover story" in English means: A false explanation to hide the real reason for something., A report or article about a particular subject that appears on the front of a magazine..

The phonetic transcription of "cover story" is /ˈkʌv.ə ˌstɔː.ri/ in British English and /ˈkʌv.ɚ ˌstɔː.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cover story": pretext, excuse, alibi, front.

Example usage of "cover story": "His excuse was just a cover story.". More examples on the page.